Adjunct Hiring Pool - Criminology & Criminal Justice Department

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Hiring Pool - Criminology & Criminal Justice Department

COMPENSATION RANGE: 1,080.00 - 1,300.00 per credit hour

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/19/2024

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2024 - Summer 2025.

This pool expires 05/31/2025. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2025, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:

Temporary, part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Both in person and online teaching opportunities currently available in the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or equivalent in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Political Science, Public Policy, of Public Administration (or at least 18 graduate course hours in one of the listed disciplines). Equivalent experience, as defined in the department's tested experience policy (below), may also be considered. Commitment to quality instruction at the college level is essential.

To be considered qualified through tested experience (instead of an MA), a faculty member must meet at least two of the following criteria: 1. Substantial (minimum 18 credits) graduate-level academic coursework relevant to the theories, approaches, and methods in one of the above-listed discipline areas or in the assigned course topic; 2. A record of exceptional research, professional activity, or achievement relevant to the theories, approaches, and methods in one of the above-listed discipline areas or in the assigned course topic; 3.

Relevant certifications, licensure, or additional credentials relevant to the theories, approaches, and methods, in one of the above-listed discipline areas or in the assigned course topic; 4. An exceptional record of professional activity, expertise, or achievement relevant to the assigned course topic.

Preferred Requirements:

Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the one in which the candidate wishes to teach. Past record of successful college-level teaching experience in the discipline of employment.

Experience using the Canvas platform and with courses that have received Quality Matters approval is advantageous. For online teaching, one or more semester's experience with online teaching experience is preferable.

Contact and Application Deadline:

Brian Iannacchione (brian.iannacchione@unco.edu)

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position.

Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

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AAEO Employer

The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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